27054 Removal of hip joint lining
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: hip synovectomy, synovial membrane removal, hip joint debridement
Surgical synovectomy (removal of synovial lining) of the hip joint to treat inflammatory disease or infection.
Clinical Context
Used for chronic hip inflammatory conditions, rheumatoid arthritis, or infection requiring removal of diseased synovial membrane.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.98 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.61 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.91 |
| Total RVU | 19.50 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$651.30
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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